THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS~ ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 41. Man About Town. A man died in Harrisburg the other day with a cigar in his mouth. Ye editor knew him as an old time politi cian and plum tree shaker. "We'll bet doughnuts he is smokeing yet." ••• Brother Blum says to Jasper Harris, "where is that umbrella I lent yon;" Jasper replied, "I lent it to Harry Lloyd, why?" Well says Blum, ! 'the man I borrowed it of says the owner was asking for it." A lady in Mike Hogan's asked the price of butter; Mike said "good butter is selling for 25c a pound." "Dear me, says the lady, havn't you something cheaper," yes, said Mike, "I can sell you some soft soap for six cents a pound." V In searching the catacombs, and other ancient repositories for the dead, they have never found a female mummy. It is not strange; you can't make a woman dry up and stay dried up. This is certainly an age of graft. We ought to adopt the methods of some western towns. When a public officer iB found appropriating any public money they don't suspend him from office, but from a tree. The Sage of Portge remarks, "there are times in a man's career when he is it; when he is a baby; when he is a bridegroom and when he is a corpse. Uncle Peter says, once when hunt ing in the woods in Maine he was treed by the most ferocious bull moose that ever walked, and when he was safely treed he found his amuninition had given out. Thinking of his mother, brothers and sisters and loved ones at home, tears came into his eyes and rolled down into the palm of his hand and froze as hard as marbles. Taking the frozen tears he rammed them into his gun, blazed away and killed the moose. Years ago the red man scalped the white man. Now the white man skins his friends. Money is the root of all evil. The most of the rich should be root-hog-or die. The Declaration of Independence says all men were created free and equal. How about that Rockefeller baby that has $300,000,000 coming. A young man in town is troubled I with a stomach difficulty. The doctor ' told him to "keep away lrom sweet ' things;" guess he don't obey the doctor i for we saw him walking yesterday with J a sweet young lady. We noticed in our photographer's the other day a lady having her pic ture taken. Look pleasant said the photographer, "click" went the camera. It's all over he said; you can now re sume your natural expression. It is reported at police headquarters that a colored family in town are eat ing chicken for dinner every day. The questions before the Windowßill Club this week are, "should chewiug gum be included in typewriter's sup plies" and "should a person learn to play the piano by note when they can pay cash." * * *• "Death loves a shining mark. Thats why a good many people around here don't fear it. * * * Pianos are grand, sqareand upright; ! can you put your hand on many fel ! lows around hero that are like pianos? i * * * "In union there is strength." Except i when you unite whiskey and water. * * # A man said to Judgeßrennan;"Judge what would you be if you were not Irish." Ashamed of myself, said the Judge. * -St * We are sorry to say subscriptions for our Easter hat are not as brisk as §we expected. If we are compelled to wear our old hat to church Easter Sunday, we ask the can gregation to temper the wind to the short! laml* and make as fttw remarks about it as possible. (iAriHA WAY. Memorial Pamphlet. The memorial pamphlet issued by the UevH. J. L.and J. M. Robert-ton upon the life and character of the late Rev R. McCaslin is now offered for sale; price 25c. Call at Independent Office or H. S. Lloyd's b'Tore they are all Hold. 7-2t. J As Gassaway Sees the Post Office Improvement. Fling the old Hug to the breeze, Fire the Court House gun, Decorate your homes anil trees, A great work has been done. Take your neighbor by the hand, All become acquainted, * Let's have music by the band. The Post Office is painted. Bring your children into see, Nobody should miss it, Although the postal service has A fearful large deficit, We took the bull right by the horns, Never shirked nor fainted, Dusted off the window sills. And hai the ceiling painted. No more the deadly microbe lurks, No more cock roaches play. No more the busy buzzing fly, Is heard throughout the day, No more the missive waiting girl, Shall chew gum in the dirt, No more the ladies need to wear, The abreviated skirt, • No more the honest citizen, Shall clear dust from his throat. And keep his waiting neighbor, Brushing cobwebs from his coat. Megaphone the glorious news, From the top of Bryan Hill, To the stormy banks of the Portage, To the streets of Sizerville, Let suspicious people know, Their mail cannot be tainted, Wev'e dusted off the windowsills. And had the ceiling painted. Emporium Opera House. The announcement that Edwin J. Hadley is to appear here Monday, April 16th, seems to be all that is nee-"- essary to apprise theatregoers of an opportunity of witnessing the most elaborate exhibit ion of moving pictures ever shown to local patrons. Mr. Hadley's exhibitions have always been absorbingly interesting to both young and old, and his reappearance will doubtless bring out an overflowing house. Hadley pictures are distinctly different from any others, lacking the tiresome flicker so noticeable and eo annoying. With the coming engage ment Mr. Hadley will bring an entire change of program comprising all the latest in spectacular, educational com edy and magic pictures and an elabor ata collection of interesting views of travel. Prices: 25c, 35c and 50c. A Fortunate Incident. As -tsiii tint work train foreman Wm. Buck, while walking on the 15. & S., tracks Sunday, April Bth, on his way to Castle Garden came upon a large rock in the centre ef the main track. Ho at once removed the ob stacle, which had it not been discover ed would have caused a serious acci dent. Mr. Buck deserves credit for this worthy deed and it goes without saying that the B. & S. R'y Co., as well as the traveling public at large, feel very grateful towards Mr. Buck for this timely act. Mr. Buck enjoys the respect and confidence of the officials and employes of the P. R. R. Co., who join with his many friends in and about Driftwood in extending to him hearty congratulations. The End of Bad Feelings. The few unfortunates with whom coffee disagrees are at last emancipa ted. No more nefed to look for a coffee substitute. Everyone can now drink real coffee without any bad after ef fects if it is DE-TAN-ATED India Cof fee. The Tannin and other injurious ingredients have been removed, the healthfully-stimulating, digestion-pro moting properties remain intact, and all the timeyou are drinking real coffee prepared in the usual way. For sale by Baleom & Lloyd. 7.3t Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., | will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry' ! store, Emporium, Pa., April 14th. j If you can't see well or have j headache don't fail to call and see Prof. ! Budine, as ho guarantees to euro all such cases. Lenses ground and fitted in old frames. Eyes tested and ex- ' amined free. All york guaranteed. Eggs for Hatching. Pare bred Brown Leghorns, the best aying breed of fowls in the world The hen that lays is the hen that pays. Eggs for sale as follows: One setting, 13 eggs, for $1.00; three set tings, 30 eggs, $2.50. We also have the pure White Wyandottes, same price. FA KM H;H.S EXCHANGE, 4-2 m Pitts field, Pa. For Sale. One lot 75x112 with good dwelling house and outbuildings Will be sola at a bargain. Enquire ofQ. F. Baleom, Chairman. v r,.t 112. Want k l>: f*ravelling salesman. Mofl furnish references and invest one thousand ($1,000) dollars, in first class (i per cent, bonds Salary and expenses paid Experience not required, we teach on infi.M at our mills. The Wheeling liooflng Cornice Co., Wheelin; , W. Va. I (it "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1906. An Exemplary Young Man. Mr. James Bournes, one of onr best young men, left on Tuesday for Toron to, where he expects to enter a ma chine shop for the purpose of learning the business. Mr. Bournes since his residence in Emporium has been a valued member of Emmanuel Church Junior Choir and will be greatly miss ed by his associates, all of whom wish the excellent young man success in his undertaking. Anthony Hope's New Romance. Anthony Hope, the famous author, who wrote "The Prisoner of Zenda" and other stirring romances, haa just completed a new romance, "Sophy of Kravonia, or The Woman of the Rod Star." It is full of soul stirring interest and is declared by all critics to be bet ter than "The Prisoner of Zenda." which made Hope famous. This wonderful story begins publication ex clusively in"The Philadelphia Sunday Press," April 22d. On this day"The Sunday Press" will also give away ab solutely free, a tine supplement picture size 14x21 inches, entitled "The Mas queraders," printed separately in six colors on heavy paper. Be sure and get "The Sunday Press" on April 22d, and each Sunday thereafter, to read this great romance. Notify your news dealer or carrier to reserve your paper, as the demand on this day will be enormous and late callers may be dis appointed. Such great value in a Sun day newspaper is unprecedent and yet it's the great "Sunday Press" that al- ' ways leads in giving the people the best of everything. Emmanuel Church Easter Notices. 6:00 a.m., Holy Communion; 11:45 a. m , Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. "Hail! Festal Day" (Pro cessional), Field's Te Deum, Martin's Communion Service, and Stainer's anthem, "They have taken away my Lord," wili be used. Messrs Qooda 1 , In man and Ellis will be in the choir. The offerings will be for the Organ Fund/and the Parish House Repair Fund. 4:00 p. m., Sunday Schoo . Mite-box offering. 7:30 p. m.. Even ing Prayer and Sermon. Eauter Monday, 7:30 p. rn., Evenfng i Prayer, followed by the annual parish | meeting in the parish house at 8 I o'clock. Progressive Dinner—Unique Affair j Eighteen young ladies and gents | gave a very unique affair last Friday j evening, a progressive dinner, that i must certainly have been great . Seven young ladies each prepared at their I homes ore course, and at an appointed hour, 7 o'clock the entire party caded j upon each of the fair iadies who receiv- ' ed in the following order and destroyed the dainties: At home of Miss Ethel Day—celery I cream of tomato soup and wafers. Miss Edith Heilman—bread, mashed potatoes, roast beef and brown gravy, i Miss Vera Olmsted—fruit salad and wafers. Miss Marion Rentz—bread and bak- j ed beans Miss Myrtle Lloyd—orange ice and cake. Miss Bessie McQuay—Fruit, with I whipped cream and mixed nuts. Misses Ida and Alma Hertig— -ice i cream, cake and coffee. The following composed the "Jolly Ramblers:" Misses Bessie McQuay, ! Myrtle Lloyd, Edith Heilman, Vera ' Olmsted. Ethel Day, Marion Reutz, ' Anna Welsh, Emma Ellis and Alma | and Ida Hertig, Messrs. Max Balcom, Frank Dodson, Lee Felt, Edward Hughes, Linn Strayer,Raymond Klees, Claud and Ermin Rentz. The pleasant receptions accorded at the homes of each entertainer assisted in digesting the several mens and it took until after mid night before some of the party, gents of course, wore able to retract their steps, after an evening of fun and lots of good things to eat. We would suggest that the big eater of the Independent, who now holds the medal, shall organize a crusade, the first member to consist of soft shell crabs, bread and cheese, but be sure to start at west Emporium first else T. H. Norris would never leave No. 1, resi dence. We might eat a little. The Portage Store. W. L. Dixon, proprietor of the Portage store, desires to inform his patrons and the general public that he is offering special inducement in canned goods for the next thirty days. Read this: Tomatoes, 10c; Good California Peaches, 14c; Mince Meat, Sc. Corn He; Finest String Beans. 10c; Best Seeded liaisons, 11c; Seven bars Oak LeafSonp, 25c. Other goods in proportion. ('all me on 'phone. W. L. DIXON, 7-tf. Near Portage Bridge. The Observer. The chief force of our Lord's tempta tion did not consist in the direct ap peal of evil, but in the fact that the goods ought to lure Him from the best. He was victorious because He possessed the power of an infallibly right judg ment in all things, the power to esti mate things at their true value, to dis criminate not only between the bad and the good (a comparatively easy thing to do), but also to discriminate between the good, the better, and the best. In deciding upon any course of action whatever one must always make a selection out of a number of compet ing alternatives, each one of which represents a certain degree and kind of good. "All action is guilt," says Hegel. That is, every decision that we make involves the murder of a number of alternatives in support of which some measure of sound reason might have been urged. These reflections have been suggest ed to the Observer by a case which re cently came to his notice, of a man who was so blinded by an appeal to his pity and generosity that he lost sight utterly of nearer and higher duties. The qualities of this man's heart are the best that exist in the world. He has always been a friend to the friend less, tender in pity, generous in thought, and liberal beyond his means. The Observer once saw him, when he thought no one was looking, slip a dollar into the hand of a poor woman | who with her small children had travelled to the county seat to visit her imprisoned husband, and who had not the means with which to return to her distant home. But like many another,this man can not always see more than one thing iat a time. When any particular object of pity is engaging his attention,he is like ly to lose sight for the time of all other objects and claims. This was what oc curred when his i ity became aroused on behalf of a sick and friendless woman who came to him in the course of her courageous efforts to carry out a business project in which she was in terested. He became obsessed by the idea that it was his imperative and sole duty ui befriend this friendless suffer er; and to this purpose he adhered until she was beyond the need of further human aid, oblivious of the fact that his attentions to her had be come a scandal to his family and to the community, and that he was allowing his pity for a stranger to cost him his business, his home, his credit and his reputation. No appeal or remon strance could move him out of his "fixed idea;" and nothing apparently can shake the witness of his own mis taken conscience that had he done less than he did it would have been murder. Murder? Yes. But does not every right thinking and right deciding man have to murder a score of alternatives every day in order that he may follow the course which has the strongest moral claim upon him? It lakes nerve and something that seems like hard ness of heart to say No to the good in order that one may say Yes to the best. Pity is a good thing and kindness to strangers is a virtue, but one has no moral right to permit pity and kind ness to strangers to come between him self and his duty to his own home. As much evil is wrought by a want of a right judgment to control good im pulses as by the want of good impulses themselves. Possibly Left Us. Brother "Gassawav" Davis, whose pithy column in the I J KESS has enter tained many of our readers has gone to Olean, N. Y., to accept a position as clerk in Grand Central Hotel. Possi bly he may remain there permanently and possibly not, having a warm spot for Emporium in his heart. Mr. Davis is a jovial, good fellow, of more than usual experience in business affairs, j having filled positions in many climes; a gentleman of fine edncation, pleasing i manners, a hearty hand shake and a i good word for his fellow man. Hope < he may return to Emporium in the > near future. Base Ball Season. The season for base ball is rapidly nearing and it behoves all lovers of | that sport to attend a meeting to be held in the Council Room next Thurs day evening, at 7:30 o'clock, to make arrangements. Manager John Cum mings hopes for a large attendance. Please bear in mind the date—next > Thursday evening, and be there sure pop. ('hiitnbcrluitr* Salve is good for any di-'iiM: of the iu. It allays tlie itching aml burning m-nsutimi instantly. For >.ilr l>y L. TIT .1 K Smith. Sterling Run and ('ruin Bros., Siunaiiialioiiing. Council Proceedings, Adjourned meeting Borough Council Emporium, Pa., April 5, 1906. Present: Messrs. Friendie, Gregory, White, Marshall, Julian, Butler and Green. Absent: Messrs. Hamilton and Cramer. Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by Mr. Friendie, that Mr. Butler act as President Pro Tern. Carried. Moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Green, that Bonds be corrected to read SIOO.OO instead of $250.00 each. Carried. Moved by Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Fiendle, that the Secretary corres pond with the Commissioner of Health, Harrisburg, Pa., in regard to extending Sewer in pursuance of the Act of April 22nd, 1905. Carried. Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that an Ordinance en titled "An Ordinance, No. 47, Provid ing for a loan for the Borough of Em porium, the issue of securities therefor, the payment of the money received from the sale of the securities for said loan into the hands of the Borough Treasurer and the appropriation of said money for the pavment for the extension of the common and public sewers of said borough," be adopted. Unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that an Ordinance en titled, "An Ordidance, No. 48, provid ing for the levy and assessment of an annual tax of three mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the Borough of Emporium to provide for the payment of the prin ciple and interest and state tax upon the bonded indebtedness of the Bor ough of Emporium outhorized by Ordinance approved the 9th day of April, A. D., 1906," be adopted. Unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Friendie, seconded by Mr. Butler, that Secretary ascertain from two local papers which will pub lish Ordinance numbers 47 and 48 and 12 notices at lowest rate, and have them published by paper naming low est rate. Carried. Moved by Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Gregory, that President appoint a committee to investigate Street Crossings and report at next meeting of Council. President appointed Messrs. Butler, Gregory and Green as committee. Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by Mr. Butler, that Secretary notify cer tain parties to pay Street Commission er for cleaning snow off their walks. Carried. Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by Mr. Butler, that Street Cummissioner notify parties making connections with water, gas or sewer lines to leave streets in good condition or he will re pair at their expense. Carried. On motion Council then adjourned. R. C. MOORE, Sec'y. Two Lads Instantly Killed. Last Sunday morning while Geo. Brendel and Frank Gerber, two lads aged twelve years respectively, were walking on the track near their homes at Benzinger, they were struck and in stantly killed by train No. 12 going east. The boys were on their way to St. Marys for the purpose of attend, ing church, and while going up the hill between Benzinger and St. Marys, they attemped to cllimb on a freight train, and as they ran across the track, the passenger train going in the oppo site direction on the other track, struck them. It was a veiy foggy morning and the engineer was unable to see the boys. This is a very sad accident and the parents < 112 the young boys have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funerals were held Wednesday , morning from the Catholic church at < St. Marys. Coat Lost. Master George Tompkins don't like I to wear a coat unless the weather is j below zero and therefore lost that arti- ! cle of clothing, last Friday, while re- I turning from East Ward school. Geo. will buy the finder an all day sucker if his coat is returned to him. The Thespians. The Thespians from State College, twenty-five in number, will entertain the citizens of Emporium, at the opera ! house, on Monday evening, April 23rd, under the auspices of the Y. P. s. of GEO. L. DAY, President. Bargain in Books. A complete set of Brittanica Ency clopaedia,consisting of thirty volumes and key. Aroall new and in original packages. Will be solci at a bargain Apply at PKESB offloe. ,'jotf C. B. Howard & Co., have received from the Pacific Coast what is perhaps the finest lot of RED ('EI)AIt shingle that ever came to < 'ameron cou Terms : 52.00 — $1.50 in Adva xck. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY, Showers. SATURDAY, F.iir SUNDAY, Fair. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the close of business April 11,1906 $796,751.74. If you deposit your money in this Bank, you may rest assured that it will be there when yen want it. First Baptist Sunday School Easter Service. The Easter service of the First Baptist Sunday School will take the place of the regular preach ing service on Sunday evening, April 15, at 7.30. The programme follows: Music, Hymn No. 144 The School Scripture Reading, Prayer and Gloria. Responsive Reading, No. 312 Pentecostal Hymns Music.. Primary Class Recitation Howard Bingmnn Recitation Grace Halderman Class Recitation Primary Class Music Duet and Chorus No 278 Recitation May Bft.asj Music Seven Little Girls Class Recitation Miss Loucks' Clsfts Recitation Margaret Crand-ll- Recitation Bertha Jessop Music, Hymn No. 273 The School Class Recitation Mrs. Henrys' Class Recitation Ear l vought Address Mr. Oah'K Music, Hymn No. 269 The School Benediction. At the close of the last hymn (lie congregattoTi will please remain seated while the school marches out. A Small Fire. The fire alarm last evening was caus ed by a small blaze in Mrs. Martin Cummings' residence.. The aged lady sat a lighted lamp near some lace cur tains. Little damage done. Smith Guthrie Still Lives. Smith Guthrie, who has been very sick, wo are informed by Mr. John M. English, an.old and valued friend, is holding his own. Glad to hear the old veteran is still 011 the fighting line. The Girl Preacher. The Girl Preacher, Miss Ettie Way ward, has returned to the Huntley and Castle Garden charge for another year, which pleases everybody. She has been very successful since she came to this charge in wining souls for Jesu«. Nearone hundred have been converted under her work, since she came to the charge. Let others goanddo likewise. Hadley's Moving Pictures. There should be a crowded house to greet Edward J. Hadley when becomes with his famous pictures at the opera house, Monday evening, April 16th. No attraction of this nature is more de serving of consideration than that of the visit of Mr. Hadloy, who is undis putably the foremostexhibitor of Mov ing Pictures in America to-day. With this engagement an entire change of program will be given eclips ing all former efforts. Prices; 25c, 35c and 50c. This is positively the beat moving picture exhibition on the road. Money back if not satisfied. Sold the Goodyear. W. G. Gilbert has a deal on hand for the sale of his interest in the Hotel Goodyear in Austin, including the furniture, license, good will and lease, the latter holding for some month)? only. The proposed purchaser 38 Harry Smith, of Castile, N. Y. The consideration is said to be §15,000 arid it is said Mr. Gilbert has Mr. Smith's check for this amount,—Potter Enter prise. This is the hotel formerly con ducted by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, now proprietors of New Warner at this pla ;o. The Farmer's Question. Shrewd purchasers are invariably suspicious ol a commodity that isiv* advertised. They justly reason that i» un article offered for sale is as goort as it is cracked up to be the manufacturer or distributer wouldn't hesitate a minute to tell the public all about it in print. A farmer who airs his views in Agricultural Advertising puts this throught in a nutshell when he says:"l have gotten so that when an agent calls 011 me with something 1 don't understand 1 ask him where it is advertised. If he can't show mo any thing but a pockotfull of handbilla I call the dogs.—Philadelphia Record. Special Low Rates. To nil points in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, February loth to April 7- ►» 1 "OS. Round Trip lloinesoekerß' Tick ets 011 special da>s. Write at once for information and map.t to W. H. Allen. Traveling Agent, Wisconsin Centr. I R'y, 6*21 Park Hldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 48-13t» C. B. Howard & Co., have the only large stock of shingles in the county .»t the present time. RED CEDAR fr -n the Pacific Coast and WHITE CED Ml rom Wisconsin Pure Barred Plymouth Rocks. Egg» 500 per 15. F. <}, j l . Dd NO 8.
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